Keynote Address: Alexa Posny Assistant Secretary for Special Education

and Rehabilitation Services,

U.S. Department of Education

Opening Address: Dr. Yvonne Spicer Vice President for Advocacy &

Educational Partnerships, Museum of

Science, Boston

I n f o r m a t i o n a l B r e a k - o u t S e s s i o n s .

From Cradle to Career: Family Engagement in Education Presented by Jane Groff: Director, KS Parent Information Resource Center The presenter will explore family engagement as a shared responsibility between, families, schools and communities in order to ensure student success.

W W W . K A N S A S U L . O R G

Fea tur ing

Wichita State University Metroplex October 22

nd, 2011

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Empowering Parents in Children’s Academic Success Presented by Tabor Medill: Child Advocacy Consultant, Credo MiHi Foundation This session will discuss the importance of parental involvement within the academic pursuits of their children. The discussion will identify means by which parents may empower themselves to successfully challenge their children to achieve academic success.

2418 E 9th, Wichita, Kansas 67214 Tel 316.262.2463 Fax 316.262.8841

How to Know Why Your Child is Struggling in School Presented by Dr. Paul White, Licensed Psychologist The presentation will explore the warning signs of ADHD, Dyslexia, and other Learning Disabilities, and will offer strategies for parents to assist their children in overcoming their academic struggles.

Technology Assisted Learning Presented by Nolanna Simon, Director of Education, Urban League of Kansas In this session, information regarding the use and applications of digital learning platforms and online resources will be presented and participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with tutoring resources, including; Criterion, Thinkfinity.org, Learner Snapshot, and Proofwriter